What is the dealer doc fee in District of Columbia?

A typical dealer documentation (doc) fee in District of Columbia is about $300.

What are the title and registration fees in District of Columbia?

The title fee in District of Columbia is about $26. Registration is about $185.

Dealer fee data

District of Columbia car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration

State base sales/use tax

The state base car sales/use tax rate in District of Columbia is 6%. Verify any local component for your registration address.

Fees at a glance

State base sales/use tax: 6%
Dealer doc fee: $300
Title fee: $26
Registration: $185

Dealer doc fee: $300
Title fee: $26
Registration: $185

How fees work in District of Columbia

Excise 6% for most vehicles (8% over $50k; 10.25% under 20 mpg); doc fee uncapped (market avg).

Common questions

What is the car sales tax in District of Columbia?: The state base car sales/use tax rate in District of Columbia is 6%. Verify any local component for your registration address.
What is the dealer doc fee in District of Columbia?: A typical dealer documentation fee is about $300.
What are the title and registration fees in District of Columbia?: The title fee is about $26. Registration is about $185.

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Figures are estimates for the District of Columbia state base rate and typical fees. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value, weight, or age. Trade-in tax credits and special vehicle regimes are not reflected.